I’m neither a virologist nor an epidemiologist but still a medical doctor. Even so, I was annoyed only once when a doctor explained to another how the virus works it’s attacking human cells. But rather that than a voice-over, of course. The story is surprisingly credible, of an epidemic like the bird flu but with a far more dangerous virus. The timing issues, and the slow development of panic in the community never feels unlikely. The story is the strength of the film and give little time for the dynamics of characters, just like in Erin Brockovich and to some extent in the movies about Che. The dynamics between institutions and citizens/journalists/agitators is important in the story, and as a cynic myself, I’m impressed with the cold egoism and chaos that is portrayed. The acting is generally quite good. Kate Winslet struggles with the objective scientist who is also human and plays it well. Has she ever given a poor performance? Photo and editing is fine, but what’s most striking is the pace of the story, and the continous unfolding of the story. He’s got routine, this Soderbergh director. And talent!